MESA, Ariz. - As the A’s leadoff hitter, Billy Burns could find no better tutor than the most dominant leadoff man in history, Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson.
The steals king arrived in A’s camp Sunday as a guest coach to assist on multiple fronts including baserunning, one of his many fortes. Oakland’s best runner is Burns, who swiped 26 bases in 34 attempts in his rookie season.
Rickey thinks Burns can amp it up in 2016.
“I see a little improvement, but I think he should be better,” Rickey said. “I’m a little concerned about his takeoff.